Operations Research Analysts pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $154,590 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Omaha earn between $75,390 and $134,530.
- $61K10th
- $75K25th
- $103KMedian
- $135K75th
- $155K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,010 | $8,668 | $50.00 |
| Median | $102,900 | $8,575 | $49.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,390 | $6,282 | $36.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,530 | $11,211 | $64.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($101,330) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $104,010 | $102,900 | $60,550 | $154,590 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $101,330 | $98,300 | $60,550 | $149,760 | 330 |
| United States | $99,730 | $88,940 | $57,060 | $159,910 | 108,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $104,010, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $78,148 a year, or $6,512 a month and $3,006 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $78,660 | $6,555 |
| Working in NE | $78,148 | $6,512 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $104,010 buys what about $113,164 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$104,010
- Lincoln$93,240
Highest-paying cities for operations research analysts
Colorado Springs, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,770).
- Colorado Springs, CO$136,770
- Lexington Park, MD$135,050
- Huntsville, AL$130,920
- Denver, CO$129,810
- Washington, DC$129,160
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Operations Research Analysts salary in Omaha: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Omaha?
$50.00 an hour on average, and $49.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Omaha?
About $78,148 a year ($6,512 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,010.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($99,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2031; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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